The Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has been chosen to design the Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah, a major new healthcare project led by BEEAH, a private organization focused on sustainability in the MENA region. After a competitive selection process, RPBW’s appointment marks the start of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at blending healthcare excellence with environmental and cultural sensitivity.
The vision for the Jawaher Boston Medical District is to create an infrastructure that meets world-class healthcare standards while harmonizing with its local context. By drawing inspiration from Sharjah’s rich cultural and natural environment, the design seeks to foster an open, cohesive, and sustainable space. This approach ensures the hospital will serve not just as a medical facility but as a sanctuary of healing and tranquility for patients, families, and staff.
A key element of the project’s sustainability is the inclusion of a canopy system that will cover the hospital, equipped with photovoltaic panels to generate renewable energy. This structure will provide vital solar shading while enhancing the facility’s energy efficiency. The landscape design will also feature a diverse range of native and adapted tree species, creating clearings, orchards, and groves. This thoughtful approach improves both the aesthetic and therapeutic qualities of the site, while optimizing its microclimatic conditions. (Source: archdaily.com)
